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Myanmar: Myanmar Govt to Compensate Villagers for Loss of Land over Kyaukphyu SEZ
Feb 16, 2020
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Mizzima
A Myanmar government official says the government will pay compensation to local residents for more than 1,800 acres they have had to forfeit for the…
Climate Change: How Climate Change Contributes to Insecurity in Nigeria, other African Countries
Feb 14, 2020
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allAfrica
In this allAfrica explainer we delve into the relationship between climate change and conflict on the continent Levels of poverty, economic opportunities, and unemployment are…
South Sudan: South Sudan Ignores Reports on Oil Pollution, Birth Defects
Feb 14, 2020
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Sam Mednick, Associated Press
The oil industry in South Sudan has left a landscape pocked with hundreds of open waste pits, the water and soil contaminated with toxic chemicals…
How Gender Impacts Children Living in War Zones
Feb 13, 2020
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Stephanie Corsetti, SBS News
A global report into how much children are suffering in war-torn countries has revealed how worldwide conflict is becoming increasingly dangerous.
The Save the Children study…
Latvia/Luxembourg: Luxembourg and Latvia Sign Green Defence Agreement
Feb 13, 2020
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Cordula Schnuer, Luxembourg Times
The Luxembourg government will spend €1.2 million to help Latvia clean up polluted military sites in a drive to boost green defence spending. The agreement…
South Sudan: Getting the Story of South Sudan's Devastating Oil Pollution
Feb 13, 2020
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Sam Mednick, Associated Press
Air so foul it is hard to take a deep breath. Toxic chemicals seeping into the earth. Mothers giving birth to disabled children. These are…
Land: Exploring Solutions to Land Governance in the Peace Process
Feb 13, 2020
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Joint Peace Fund
Land management issues including land ownership, land rights, access to land, and traditional land tenure are some of the most complex issues related to Myanmar’s…
Uganda: Uganda to Begin Certifying Conflict Minerals
Feb 13, 2020
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John Odyek, New Vision
Uganda has signed an agreement with the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region (ICGLR) and the German Federal Institute for Geosciences and Natural Resources…
Climate Change: Center for Climate and Security Director Conger Testifies before Senate Special Committee on the Climate Crisis
Feb 13, 2020
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Center for Climate and Security
On February 13, John Conger, Director of the Center for Climate and Security and former U.S. Assistant Secretary of Defense for Energy, Installations and Environment,…
The Urgency and Complexity of Environmental Peacebuilding
Feb 13, 2020
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Jeremy Moore
Daily news headlines sometimes note, but often omit, the rise in violent conflicts linked to environmental shocks from our changing climate. People in parts of…
Liberia: Community Concerned Company Has No Environmental Plan for Goldmine
Feb 12, 2020
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Joaquin M. Sendolo, Observer
Universal Forestry Corporation (UFC) acquired a class “B” license to mine gold in Kartee in May last year. However, villagers here are worried their farmland…
India's Looming Water Scarcity and the Need for Bringing Women to the Centre Stage
Feb 12, 2020
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Ananya Pathak
As the summer months approach, a reality haunts most households across the length and breadth of India and that is an impending water crisis. Be…
Central African Republic: Women Protection & Empowerment Coordinator
Feb 12, 2020
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International Rescue Committee
The IRC has been active in The Central African Republic (CAR) since 2006 and has been implementing emergency response programs since early 2013. The IRC…
Ukraine: Gender Coordinator
Feb 12, 2020
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Organization for Security and Cooperation
The OSCE has a comprehensive approach to security that encompasses politico-military, economic and environmental, and human aspects. It therefore addresses a wide range of security-related…
Consultancy: Gender, Environmental, and Social Safeguards
Feb 12, 2020
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Conservation International
Conservation International is an American nonprofit environmental organization headquartered in Arlington, Virginia. Its mission is to spotlight and secure the critical benefits that nature provides…
Fully-Funded 2021 Rotary Peace Fellowship
Feb 12, 2020
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Rotary Foundation
The Rotary Foundation is now accepting applications for the fully-funded 2021 Rotary Peace Fellowship. Up to 130 peace and development leaders are selected globally every year…
Cyprus: Biological / Environmental Science Technician (Greek Speaking)
Feb 11, 2020
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UNDP
United Nations Development Program (UNDP) works to support the ongoing peace and confidence building process by promoting initiatives that encourage dialogue and cooperation between the…
DRC: Central Africa Operations Manager
Feb 11, 2020
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World Resources Institute
World Resources Institute (WRI) is an independent, nonprofit global research organization that turns big ideas into action at the nexus of environment, economic opportunity and…
Carving Out Meaningfut Space for Justice in the Women, Peace and Security Agenda?
Feb 11, 2020
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Kimberly Brown
At the core of SDG16+ is the understanding that in order to enable a better and more sustainable future for all, peace, justice and inclusion…
DRC: Assistant Administratif
Feb 11, 2020
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World Resources Institute
Le World Resources Institute (WRI) cherche un Assistant Administratif pour son équipe en République Démocratique du Congo (RDC). WRI travaille en RDC depuis plus d'une…
Liberia: GEF Natural Capital Accounting (NCA) Project Manager
Feb 11, 2020
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Conservation International
Conservation International (CI) has been protecting nature for the benefit of all for over 30 years. Through science, policy, and partnerships, CI is helping build…
CLOSING SOON: Voting for EnPAx Special Election - Young Professional Director (Deadline: February 17, 2020)
Feb 11, 2020
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Environmental Peacebuilding Association
The Environmental Peacebuilding Association (EnPAx) is pleased to announce to its members that voting is now open for a special election seat for the Board…
Myanmar: Livelihoods Manager – Short Term
Feb 11, 2020
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Danish Refugee Council
DRC is seeking a dynamic and motivated Livelihoods Manager to strengthen and develop the Livelihoods team and programmes in Rakhine state. DRC has provided humanitarian…
CAR: Head of Project - Agricultural Production
Feb 11, 2020
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Welthungerhilfe
Welthungerhilfe is one of the largest and most respected private organisations for development cooperation and humanitarian aid in Germany. As a politically and confessionally independent…
Cyprus: Biological / Environmental Science Technician (Turkish Speaking)
Feb 11, 2020
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UNDP
United Nations Development Program (UNDP) works to support the ongoing peace and confidence building process by promoting initiatives that encourage dialogue and cooperation between the…
Why War for Wealth Has Fallen out of Fashion
Feb 10, 2020
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Charles Kenny
As the conflicts in Afghanistan and Iraq drag towards their third decade, and Syria’s civil war ticks towards 400,000 dead, it may seem trite to…
New Deal for Women Farmers in Pakistan
Feb 10, 2020
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Quratulain Fatima
When Pakistan’s eastern Sindh province passed the ‘Sindh Women Agricultural Workers Bill’ on 20 December, giving women in agriculture, livestock, fisheries and other agro-based work the same rights and…
Sierra Leone: Octea Mining May Pay Compensation to Kono Community in Sierra Leone
Feb 10, 2020
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Abdul Rashid Thomas, Sierra Leone Telegraph
Octea Mining Company, operating its Kimberlite diamond mining in the eastern district of Kono, in Sierra Leone may pay huge damages in compensation, after failing…
Bridging the Gender Gap in the Democratic Republic of Congo
Feb 10, 2020
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Ines Gabrielle Boumaiza
With abundant natural resources and a thriving mining sector, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is showing promising economic growth. Nevertheless, the country remains one of the…
DRC: DRC’s State-Owned Cobalt Firm Could Lift Mineral’s Market Image, but It Comes with Price Risks
Feb 10, 2020
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David McKay, Miningmx
Plans by the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to establish a state-owned company aimed at buying cobalt produced by the country’s artisanal industry is seen…